Eszter Rapanos

14 November 2022 The entities referred to in section 30B(1) fall outside the scope and income tax rules for public benefit organisations (PBOs) and recreational clubs. Entities under section 30B(1) are: mutual loan associations, fidelity or indemnity funds, trade unions, chambers of commerce or industry and local publicity associations; and professional bodies. The respective entities …

New Interpretation Note 125 titled Associations: Funding Requirement Read More »

Updated interest rates charged in terms of the legislation administered by SARS are split into three main categories, namely – Table 1. interest charged on outstanding taxes, duties and levies and those payable in respect of refunds of tax on successful appeals and certain delayed refunds: Rate is updated from 9% to 9.75% effective 1 …

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The Practice Notes, which SARS intends withdrawing are PN 31 and PN 37. Practice Note 31 of 1994 allows the deduction of interest paid on moneys borrowed. Reasons for withdrawal of PN 31: There has been increasing abuse of the concession provided for in PN 31 where taxpayers have relied on the PN to structure …

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14 November 2022   Amounts expressed in euros are fixed annually by the parties concerned from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.   Rates of exchange for Euro amount is set as 0.055438 (R18.03=1 Euro) For SACU/EFTA States – Access the information here. For SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement – Access the information here. For …

Trade Agreements: Calculation of national currencies 2023 Read More »

11 November 2022 SARS has welcomed the judgment of the High Court to set aside the Report of the Public Protector on the “Investigation into Allegations of Maladministration, Corruption and Procurement Irregularities and Improper Conduct by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in Connection with the Handling of a Tender for the Provision of Bespoke …

High Court sets aside the judgement against SARS by the Public Protector Read More »

15 November 2022 SARS invites you to a webinar on the South African Traveler Declaration system. This webinar will provide more information about the new traveler declaration system. SARS Customs intends running a pilot project at King Shaka International Airport towards the end of November 2022, which will eventually be implemented at all South African …

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Some taxpayers may be under the impression that the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) only assists taxpayers with complaints against the South African Revenue Service (SARS) if there are tax refunds at stake. The case featured in this issue illustrates the OTO’s commitment to helping resolve all complaints received, even those many taxpayers might …

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4 November 2022 Amendment was made to Part 1 of Schedule No. 3, by the substitution of the definition of “value for VAA purposes”, where it appears under “Definitions” in Note 1.2 to rebate item 317.03 – ITAC Minute 11/2021. Part 1C of Schedule No. 6, by the substitution of the descriptions of rebate items …

Customs and excise tariff amendments Read More »